Emergency Services Newsletter - Southeastern PA

Volunteering Keeps the Doctor Away

by Heather Kennell

There have been several recent studies conducted on the benefits of volunteering and the results are amazing:

• Regular volunteer work increases life expectancy
• Doing good deeds may also be good for your immune system as well as your nervous system
• Utilizing your creativity, energy and time allows you to be a more complete person by making a difference in the lives of others
• Volunteering expands your personal and professional network -- you share values with others and learn to appreciate your own blessings

Just as proper diet and exercise promote good health, we now have evidence that a healthy lifestyle should include a dose of volunteering!

Most individuals who volunteer their time to a volunteer organization experience lower blood pressure, less stress or the ability to handle stresses better and an overall longer life span.

Thank you to all of our Emergency Services Volunteers!